1 pkg. chocolate fudge or devil's food cake mix
1 sm. (3 1/8 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate pudding
1 sm. carton (8 oz.) sour cream
1 sm. pkg. (6 oz.) chocolate chips
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. water
4 eggs

Mix all ingredients together with electric mixer on high speed. Pour into a well greased bundt pan; do NOT flour. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan.

Optional Toppings: A dusting of powdered sugar; or trace Christmas shapes, such as trees or bells, with red or green frostings on side of cake and trim with silver bells.